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Berkeley, CA
Gan Shalom
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neighborhood: Berkeley North · Telephone: (510) 848-3298
Contact Info
Gan Shalom
2230 Jefferson Street
Berkeley, CA
94703
Tel:
(510) 848-3298
Director:
Ruth Shorer
ruthp-shorer@sbcglobal.net
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General Approach to Learning
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Play-based with some structure |
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School Philosophy and Mission
Gan Shalom is dedicated to providing a warm, nurturing environment within which each child may feel secure to explore and learn.
Our goals are to foster each child's emotional, social, and cognit...
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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School
8:30-9:00 Socio-dramatic play, art, manipulatives, reading
9:30-9:45 Clean-up, wash hands, transition to circle
9:45-10:00 Circle, tiffilah
10-11:30 Snack, small group time, outdoor...
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Ages, Class Size, days & Tuition
| Ages | From
2 years
9 months
to 5 years |
| Days: | |
| Mon 8:30am - 12:30pm | |
| Tue 8:30am - 12:30pm | |
| Wed 8:30am - 12:30pm | |
| Thu 8:30am - 12:30pm | |
| Fri 8:30am - 12:30pm | |
| Tuition: | $5,940/Year |
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Key Statistics
| Extended day | Yes |
| School year | 09/2008 - 06/2009 |
| Summer Program | 06/2008 - 08/2008 |
| Total enrollment | 25 |
| Student/teacher ratio | 6:1 |
| Age cutoff for enrollment | 2 years and 9 months |
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Notes on Schedule and Extended Care
The schedule is tailored for each family, within the following open hours: 8 am to 3:30 pm, Monday through Friday. The morning program runs 8:30 am to 12:30 pm. The afternoon program runs from 12:30...
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Application Information
| Applications accepted | From september before child is eligible to enroll |
| Wait list | Yes |
| Deadline for applications | Rolling |
| Application Information | $50 |
| Acceptance criteria: | Selective based on synagogue members (congregation beth israel), alumni siblings, residents of immediate neighborhood, all other applicants |
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